Aandavan Kattalai


Aandavan Kattalai is a 1964 Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by P. S. Veerappan under PSV Pictures. Music was by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan and Devika in the lead roles, with J. P. Chandra Babu, K. Balaji, S. A. Ashokan, A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha in supporting roles. It was dubbed into Telugu as Preminchi Pelli Chesuko. The film was a hit and ran over 90 days at Tamil Nadu. It did well at the box office.

Plot

Prof. Krishnan is a role model; honest and austere, he is a staunch follower of Swami Vivekananda. His principle in life is "Duty First". He swears by his profession that he shall serve his students to the best of his abilities and, to that end, will live as a bachelor. There is a feeling of admiration and great respect for him among his students. But love strikes his heart in the form of a student, Radha. Even though he tries to resist her, he succumbs to her beauty and love. Prof. Krishnan's orderly life is in shambles.

Cast

Music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The song "Aarumaname Aaru" is based on Bilakshan-i-todi raga.